Hyunseung couldn’t help but stare at this girl. He was usually one of the best at reading people and the best way to do that, was to observe the eyes. The eyes were the mirror of one’s mind and soul. Even the best liar couldn’t hide the truth that reflected in the eyes. So why? Why was this girl so… empty? It was as if she lacked a mind of her own. As if she couldn’t think for herself. No not necessarily that she couldn’t, but that she didn’t.

The lack of fear for him made Hyunseung believe that she probably couldn’t communicate. All this time as he stared down at this girl, she stared back into his eyes bluntly without averting them. A spark of curiosity grabbed Hyunseung’s attention, but it was just there for a split second and disappeared as soon as it came. Hyunseung’s eyes fell on her quivering chin and the tall man let out a sigh.

“I’m sorry. I’ll make it quick.”

His voice was no more than a whisper when slid the dagger out of its sheath at the back of his belt. His eyes observed the girl as she stared at the metal blade in the man’s hand. Hyunseung observed her momentarily as he noticed the spark of curiosity appear in her eyes again. Her blank expression changed and he watched her blink.  He was only two steps away from her and the blade was right in front of her face.

While he stared at her, slightly confused, he watched the unexpected happen. The girl brushed her hair back over her shoulder and moved forward. Only now he noticed that her hair was long enough to reach her knees. Her hand moved toward the metal blade of his dagger. Cautious and curious at the same time. The brunette’s eyes widened slightly as he saw the movements the girl made. In a matter of seconds, her finger lightly tapped on the metal where it reflected the tiny bit of light that was still present in the building.

The male was completely taken aback by her reaction. A smile filled with satisfaction and delight spread over her facial features. She tapped it again curiously and looked up at the figure who is supposed to kill her with twinkling eyes. For the first time in the 24 years he has lived, Hyunseung witnessed pure innocence. The innocence that resembled a newborn child. He was awestruck by the sight in front of him. When the girl winced and shivered again, he snapped out of his trance.

“I can’t do this.” Hyunseung said, the determination clear in his voice.

The brunette returned the dagger to its sheath with a sigh and dropped to his knees. Right now she was poking a shard of glass that penetrated her upper arm above her elbow as she expressed her pain with a soft yelp. He took off his leather jacket and first placed it on his knee to hold out his hand. It took a few seconds for the dark haired female to notice this gesture and when she did, she first gazed at the hand for a while.

Her eyes were seemed completely fascinated by the accessory around his ring finger. It was a metal ring with a swirly pattern carved in it. The signature of his origin, the emblem of his family of illusionists. Curiously her hand moved to his as she tapped the ring. Her satisfied smile returned and the way she seemed to sparkle made him smile.

“Come on. Let’s get out of here.” He told her with a small smile.

* * * * *

Another few seconds passed as she locked her deep brown eyes with his. Hyunseung couldn’t help but wait patiently for her to make a move. He was curious to what she would do. The way her lips formed an oval when she was observing something and taking in whatever her senses picked up was endearing. Her blinking was a sign that she had made a decision and soon he felt her hand land on his.


Hyunseung helped her stand up first by supporting her arms and making sure he avoided the bigger wounds over her body. As soon as she was on her feet and took one step though, she seemed to lose balance and fall right forward. It came quite unexpected, but he managed to catch her before she fell. She was back on her knees and the male was taken aback for a moment.


He wrapped his leather jacket around her shoulders and tugged her arms in carefully. Again the curious girl poked around to understand what it was. His lips curled into a small smile as he zipped up the jacket. The sound of the zipper made the girl widen her eyes and blink furiously. Hyunseung let out a chuckle before he lifted her with one arm curled around her back and the other under her legs. She twitched in pain for a moment.


“Ah. Sorry. Are you okay?” He asked her.


Again a moment of gazing at him passed before she blinked again. Hyunseung could almost see the question marks float around her and he started walking. Her eyes were dancing in all directions, glancing at everything around. She seemed so fascinated by the ruins of the laboratory.


“Hey are you done?”  He heard a voice behind him ask.


In response he turned around only to be met with the wide eyes of one of his partners, Junhyung. He stared at the girl in his arms and she gazed back without blinking once. When she tilted her head a bit as she stared at Junhyung before shifting her gaze between Junhyung’s face and Hyunseung’s. Soon after Yoseob joined them.


“Who’s that?”


The voice made her turn her head yet again, to stare at the figure seemingly shorter than Junhyung and Hyunseung. Now she shifted in between the two of them, until another figure joined.


“Hyung you picked up a girl at this kind of time?” He seemed to joke.


Hyunseung didn’t see the humour in it though. Instead his eyes fell on the curious girl who was turning her head as she looked in between the four men. Dongwoon’s response was silence, if you don’t count the stares of the girl in Hyunseung’s arms.


“I found her. Let’s go.” He simply said after a moment of silence.


He turned around to exit the building and left the three others to follow him if they wished. The three gazed at each other. Yoseob simply shrugged and followed Hyunseung. When they made sure that they were on the first floor, Yoseob cast an explosion spell to exit the building without reaching the door. Once in front of the building, they saw the group of three standing in front of the main entrance.

* * * * *

The sound of an explosion caught the attention of Gikwang and the girls. When they turned to their left, they saw a group of four walking out of the building’s ruins. What caught their attention as well, was the unfamiliar presence in Hyunseung’s arms. The four walked over to them, while the two girls moved as well. Baeri’s healer instinct was alerted when she saw the wounds on the girl’s face. With a sprint she was in front of Hyunseung within a minute.


“Who’s this?” Baeri asked as she zipped open the jacket. Her eyebrows furrowed at the sight of the cuts and wounds over the girl’s torso.

“Quick, bring her to the van. She’s bleeding quite badly.” She notified.

“I found her in the laboratory.” Hyunseung responded as they walked.

“She’s an experiment?” He heard Chaima ask in surprise.

“I guess so.” Was the response.

“You are aware that we have to eliminate them right?” She asked again as she locked eyes with the dark haired girl whom seemed to stare at her. Her long locks dangled down below Hyunseung’s knees even.

“I know.”

“Then why--”

“I can’t do it.”

At his response Chaima’s eyes narrowed. “What?” Hyunseung became aware of her raising body temperature and he let out a sigh.

“Just look at her. Into her eyes. She hasn’t learnt how to communicate, she doesn’t even know how to walk. She was created and abandoned in that building. That’s it.”

“I agree with Hyunseung.” Chaima heard Yoseob say. Her head turned to him and she raised an eyebrow.

“Me too. I agree with them.” Gikwang chimed in. He was walking right beside Hyunseung as she seemed to stare at him curiously. Her eyes were fixed on the pendant around his neck as they followed every movement as it dangled to the sides.

“I agree with Chaima though. She’s a potential threat.” Junhyung remarked. Dongwoon nodded to agree. Baeri just sighed as she opened the van.

“Shut up and get in. We’ll take her to Carlo. He’ll know what to do. If he wants to kill her then he can do so himself.”

Hearing this conversation, Doojoon stepped out of the driver’s seat and observed the newcomer. She was still fascinated by Gikwang’s necklace.

“Baeri, patch her up while we go back. The rest of you, get in the car.” Doojoon finalised.



Once back in the driver’s seat, Doojoon tapped on a screen to the left of the steering wheel. Seconds later a face popped up on the screen.

“Oh Doojoon-ah. You’re done?” The blonde asked.

“Yeah we’re done. Rebecca, tell carlo that we’re bringing someone with us. Prepare a wheelchair as well.”

“Will do. Anything else, your majesty?” She asked sarcastically. “Sometimes I wonder why I put up with you ordering me around. You can ask nicely you know.”

Doojoon let out a light laugh. “Fine. I’ll be nicer next time. Can you, please? Or do I have to call you darling when I ask for something?”

“Wha-” She didn’t even have to finish. Even on the screen, Doojoon could see that she lightly flushed at his words. “Fine. I hope Baeri and Chaima kick your .”

“Thank you. We’ll be there in 15.”

Author's note:

Another chapter ~ <3 Now I'm exhausted OTL

Anyway~ I decided to add names of my readers into the story as cameo's. If you want one, comment on the story and your name. I'll be sure to add you to the list. Ugh my Hyunseung feels this chapter ;A; RANCHO ILY

Current list:

- Rebecca: Done. Will appear in chapter 3 too though.
- Esmee
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Lots of Love,

Saenan